May 10, 2011

Charm

Aside from Mrs. Vinya Gomez Alcantara, what I found most charming about Casa San Pablo were the sculptures and antique furniture and knick-knacks found in, out and about the guest rooms and cottages.

outside room 6 of Casa San Pablo


Charcoal clothes irons used as banisters.

charcoal clothes irons used as banisters at Casa San Pablo


A serenely smiling sun greets visitors near the entrance.

wooden sun at Casa San Pablo


A fish on a balcony facing the path to the swimming pool.

fish on a balcony at Casa San Pablo


A young boy starting to fall asleep on a bench. Whoever the artist was, I think he captured well our experience of Casa San Pablo.

sculpted bench at Casa San Pablo

12 comments:

  1. Chattahoochee Valley DailyMay 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Terrific series of shots. Reminds me of the American Southwest.

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  2. OlivierMay 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    tres mignon, j'aime beaucoup la derniere photo

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  3. DinaMay 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful touches.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaMay 10, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    They are really charming details!I'm enchanted by the first picture!
    Léia

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  5. Milandailyphoto.comMay 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    wonderful house and great sets

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  6. LowellMay 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I scrolled down through the previous post, also. I think whoever's in charge of your annual R&R should be applauded! What a great place to sit back and relax and let waves of good feelings wash over you!

    The history of the place was also most interesting. When you write that Mrs. Alcantara is in her 80s that doesn't seem so old to me anymore! :-)

    And yes, the well is "faux."

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  7. KaoriMay 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Loved your tour of Casa San Pablo. It really does have a lot of charm...especially that bench in your last photo :D

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  8. arabesqueMay 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    the place is indeed a charm.
    like you, i'm in love at its little details, the whole rustic feel of the place sends nothing but relaxation at its best. ^0^

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  9. JudyMay 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Charm is the right word! This is my kind of style.

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  10. LoisMay 11, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I love the wall color in that first picture! All of the details are wonderful.

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  11. ABMay 11, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    That is a great sun face!

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  12. Rob SiemannMay 13, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    A truly enchanting and enchanted place

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